VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Paris - EPA:VU - FR0010282822 - Common Stock
199.1 EUR
+0.2 (+0.1%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to VU. VU was compared to 54 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of VU get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. VU is not overvalued while it is showing excellent growth. This is an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
VU had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year VU had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years VU reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years VU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of VU (-0.74%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -6.15%, VU is not doing good in the industry: 62.96% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Invested Capital of VU (8.77%) is better than 79.63% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for VU is in line with the industry average of 7.71%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.77%) for VU is above the 3 year average (7.45%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.74% | ||
| ROE | -6.15% | ||
| ROIC | 8.77% |
ROA(3y)3.15%
ROA(5y)1.7%
ROE(3y)8.98%
ROE(5y)4.87%
ROIC(3y)7.45%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
VU has a Operating Margin (3.37%) which is in line with its industry peers.
VU's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
VU has a Gross Margin of 28.15%. This is in the lower half of the industry: VU underperforms 75.93% of its industry peers.
VU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 28.15% |
OM growth 3Y25.55%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.83%
GM growth 5Y3.16%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so VU is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, VU has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, VU has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for VU has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.05 indicates that VU is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
VU has a Altman-Z score of 2.05. This is in the lower half of the industry: VU underperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of VU is 0.37, which is an excellent value as it means it would take VU, only 0.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
VU's Debt to FCF ratio of 0.37 is amongst the best of the industry. VU outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
VU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.51. This is a neutral value indicating VU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.51, VU is not doing good in the industry: 64.81% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Although VU does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.05 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.87 indicates that VU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.87, VU is doing worse than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
VU has a Quick Ratio of 0.87. This is a bad value and indicates that VU is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
VU's Quick ratio of 0.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. VU is outperformed by 81.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 63.74% over the past year.
VU shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 39.72%.
Measured over the past years, VU shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 30.99% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.74%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.72%
Revenue growth 3Y31.19%
Revenue growth 5Y30.99%
Sales Q2Q%50.18%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, VU will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 51.78% on average per year.
VU is expected to show a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 22.19% yearly.
EPS Next Y113.8%
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
EPS Next 5Y51.78%
Revenue Next Year49.85%
Revenue Next 2Y35.68%
Revenue Next 3Y30%
Revenue Next 5Y22.19%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
VU reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
VU is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.88.
VU's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.04. VU is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
62.96% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than VU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
VU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. VU is cheaper than 75.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
VU's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
VU's earnings are expected to grow with 62.93% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
VU has a yearly dividend return of 0.29%, which is pretty low.
The stock price of VU dropped by -20.30% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
VU's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.54.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.29, VU pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of VU are negative and hence is the payout ratio. VU will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-73.71%
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
EPA:VU (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
199.1
+0.2 (+0.1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners31.11%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.35B
Revenue(TTM)1.16B
Net Income(TTM)-13.03M
Analysts88.24
Price Target292.4 (46.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.29% |
Yearly Dividend0.3
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-73.71%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)6.74%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)13.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.74%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.88 | ||
| P/S | 2.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.76 | ||
| P/B | 15.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 27.05 |
EPS(TTM)-0.81
EYN/A
EPS(NY)10.02
Fwd EY5.03%
FCF(TTM)23.96
FCFY12.03%
OCF(TTM)34.57
OCFY17.36%
SpS68.88
BVpS12.59
TBVpS-4.75
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.74% | ||
| ROE | -6.15% | ||
| ROCE | 10.41% | ||
| ROIC | 8.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.77% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.24% | ||
| OM | 3.37% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 28.15% | ||
| FCFM | 34.79% |
ROA(3y)3.15%
ROA(5y)1.7%
ROE(3y)8.98%
ROE(5y)4.87%
ROIC(3y)7.45%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)8.84%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y25.55%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.83%
GM growth 5Y3.16%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.51 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.84 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 197.91% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 449.89% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.05 |
F-Score7
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC1.11
Cap/Depr(3y)200.68%
Cap/Depr(5y)175.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.89%
Cap/Sales(5y)10.79%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)63.74%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%62%
EPS Next Y113.8%
EPS Next 2Y77.23%
EPS Next 3Y62.93%
EPS Next 5Y51.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)39.72%
Revenue growth 3Y31.19%
Revenue growth 5Y30.99%
Sales Q2Q%50.18%
Revenue Next Year49.85%
Revenue Next 2Y35.68%
Revenue Next 3Y30%
Revenue Next 5Y22.19%
EBIT growth 1Y28.72%
EBIT growth 3Y64.7%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year232.56%
EBIT Next 3Y80.62%
EBIT Next 5Y65.3%
FCF growth 1Y287.45%
FCF growth 3Y513.43%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y212.18%
OCF growth 3Y158.32%
OCF growth 5Y87.89%
VUSIONGROUP / VU.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for VU stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to VU.PA.
What is the valuation status of VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of VU stock?
VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) is expected to grow by 113.8% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of VUSIONGROUP (VU.PA) is 1 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -73.71%.